The DC Web and Digital Media Festival highlights the best of the web. The festival goes beyond web series to include various forms of digital media, such as Short Films, Screenwriting, and Game/App development. The MISSION of this festival is to Entertain, Educate, and Promote these new and innovative art forms.

At the DC Web Fest, we highlight the best of the indie spirit in digital content (series/games/VR/AR/apps/writing/shorts/trailers/music videos/etc...) We're a fun bunch, at the forefront of emerging art and technology, with a focus on policy and IP implications. I would love to chat about potential programming & partnering options for our international audiences.

At The DC Web Fest, we strongly believe in STEAM, along with STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, & Math.

1. Create a free Filmmaker/Screenwriter/Artist account.
2. Create a project for your web series, short film, app, or screenplay.
3. Include an active link to your work of art.
NOTE: *due to volume, your total submission should be NO LONGER than 30 minutes,
or 10 minutes per episode. If your submission is longer than 30 minutes, we cannot guarantee a proper jury.*
Screenplays: *please submit a maximum of 20 pages.*
4. Submit your masterpiece!

If your submission is in a language other than English, please include subtitles with English translations.

Note for Game/App Developers: To submit your project use the Film/Video form, but ignore all boxes that don't apply (i.e. basically all of section 4).

Note for AR/VR Developers: Please contact us regarding the system requirements to view your work.

Note for Filmmakers: Due to limited time at the screening and award ceremony, Official Selections may be asked to provide a segment no longer than 10 minutes.

October 27, 2018
Earlybird Deadline

November 30, 2018
Regular Deadline

December 27, 2018
Late Deadline

February 14, 2019
Extended Deadline

March 4, 2019
Notification Date

April 12 – 14, 2019
Event Date

Any and all independent web series can be submitted. Please include an active link to 2-3 episodes of your show for our jurors.

Earlybird Deadline

Standard:
$50
USD

Gold Members:
$37.50
USD

Regular Deadline

Standard:
$65
USD

Gold Members:
$48.75
USD

Late Deadline

Standard:
$80
USD

Gold Members:
$60
USD

Extended Deadline

Standard:
$100
USD

Gold Members:
$75
USD

Game/Apps

Any and all innovative games or apps can be submitted. Preferred methods for submission: Directly send us a copy of the game or app, for mobile or desktop, as needed. If you are unable to do so, and wish to send us your app from the App Store, Steam or Google Play, please include a non-geoblocked promo code for our jurors. As a 501(c)(3) it is contrary to our bylaws for us to purchase your app.

Earlybird Deadline

Standard:
$50
USD

Gold Members:
$37.50
USD

Regular Deadline

Standard:
$65
USD

Gold Members:
$48.75
USD

Late Deadline

Standard:
$80
USD

Gold Members:
$60
USD

Extended Deadline

Standard:
$100
USD

Gold Members:
$75
USD

Screenwriting/Blogs

A 12-15 page writing sample of a digital short or a selection from your longer form digital work.

Earlybird Deadline

Standard:
$50
USD

Gold Members:
$37.50
USD

Regular Deadline

Standard:
$65
USD

Gold Members:
$48.75
USD

Late Deadline

Standard:
$80
USD

Gold Members:
$60
USD

Extended Deadline

Standard:
$100
USD

Gold Members:
$75
USD

Trailers/Digital Shorts

Any and all trailers and short films 10 minutes or less are eligible for submission. Please include an active link.

Earlybird Deadline

Standard:
$50
USD

Gold Members:
$37.50
USD

Regular Deadline

Standard:
$65
USD

Gold Members:
$48.75
USD

Late Deadline

Standard:
$80
USD

Gold Members:
$60
USD

Extended Deadline

Standard:
$100
USD

Gold Members:
$75
USD

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

AR & VR submissions are eligible. With your submission, please specify what system requirements are necessary to view your work.

Earlybird Deadline

Standard:
$50
USD

Gold Members:
$37.50
USD

Regular Deadline

Standard:
$65
USD

Gold Members:
$48.75
USD

Late Deadline

Standard:
$80
USD

Gold Members:
$60
USD

Extended Deadline

Standard:
$100
USD

Gold Members:
$75
USD

Podcasts

One episode of your podcast. Must be accessible via online link, or through non-geo-blocked promo code for jurors.